Service!!! Romans 13:14

In the ERV, this verse reads like this:
"Be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when people see what you do, they will see Christ!"

In the NIV, this verse reads like this:
"Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ."

In the Message, this verse reads like this:
"Dress yourselves in Christ."

I love this verse! This is a very convicting verse. When others see me, what do they see? Do they see someone that is selfishly looking out for #1 or do they see a servant with Christ as their leader? I sure hope it is the latter. I cannot say that it is always that way, however.

Just simply thinking about the things that I do, that is very convicting. There is sin in my life that I am not proud of. I know that when others see that, they don't see Christ. They see my selfish nature just as the rest of the verse says. Oh, how I strive to keep this in the forefront of my mind at all times.

This is my new goal/mission:
I want to be like the Lord Jesus Christ, so that when other people see what I do, they SEE CHRIST!

I hope all us IronMen could live this way! What a change this would make in the world!

SERVICE:
In an effort to do the above mentioned goal/mission, I sent out an email to the IronMen on Monday asking for help rounding up some furniture for a great family that we are helping. What a response!!! Within 30 minutes, I had numerous men offering furniture of all types. Last night, we picked up and delivered a couch, love seat, otomon, and a TV to this wonderful family. They were so overjoyed!!! On Friday, we are going to pick up a table and 6 chairs for their dining room.

This was such a great thing and I am so proud of the IronMen! Keep on Sharpening each other!!! You guys are great!

STP, an IronMan